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Hattman Family History

Hattman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hartman, Hottman, Hantman, Hattan, Hatton, Hardman, Harman, Hayman

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Where is the Hattman family from?

You can see how Hattman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hattman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hattman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hattman families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hattman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hattman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hattman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hattman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hattman. 25% of Hattman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hattman women worked as a Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Hattman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hattman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hattman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 231 immigration records available for the last name Hattman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 209 military records available for the last name Hattman. For the veterans among your Hattman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hattman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hattman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hattman in 1964 was 77, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hattman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hattman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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